Tag: Health
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Disney Cruise Line to Resume Sailings from Florida in August
Today it was announced that Disney Cruise Line will soon be sailing again from Florida. The announcement was made with a video on the Disney Parks Blog with the President of Disney Signature Experiences Thomas Mazloum. The Disney Dream will begin voyages again from Port Canaveral, Florida starting on August 9th. The cruises offered from…
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Walt Disney World Updates Face Covering Guidelines For While Dining
Walt Disney World Resort has updated its face covering guidelines as it continues to analyze and adjust its health and safety protocols as the COVID-19 pandemic continues on. An update to Walt Disney World’s website indicates that now face coverings must be worn at all times unless actively eating or drinking. This change means that…
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Expect COVID Precautions to Continue Through the Rest of the Year at Disney Parks
Guests visiting Disney Theme Parks should expect to be wearing face masks, socially distancing, and continuing with other safety measures when they visit through the end of the year. Bob Chapek commented on the matter during an earnings call this week. “We have no doubt that when we reopen up in parks that were closed,…
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Disneyland Resort Updates Face Covering Policy to Exclude Valves, Mesh Material, or Holes
The Disneyland Resort has updated its face coverings policy as it continues to strive to create a safe environment for both guests and cast members. This update mirrors updates that came to Walt Disney World Resort recently. With the changes face coverings can no longer have any valves, mesh materials, or holes of any kind.…
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Guests Dining in Table-Service Restaurants at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels to Undergo Temperature Screenings
Guests wishing to dine at table-service restaurants at hotels at the Walt Disney World Resort will no be required to undergo temperature screenings. The update is now shown on the Walt Disney World Resort website in at least two places. The policy is the same for table-service restaurants as for the parks or Disney Springs.…
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All You Need to Know About the Reopening of Disneyland Paris in Four Infographics
Disneyland Paris will be reopening the gates to its two parks on July 15th. The reopening of Disneyland Paris comes on the same day that Walt Disney World Resort will be reopening EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom reopened on July 11th. Disneyland Paris is also reopening as Hong Kong…
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Disney Shares More Health and Safety Guidelines
Today Disney continued along the path to reopening its theme parks around the globe. Hong Kong Disneyland reopened first. This was followed by the release of safety guidelines, as shared by the Incredibles. Dr. Pamela Hymel, the Disney Parks Chief Medical Officer, also released a letter to Disney guests with an update on Disney Parks…
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Disneyland Resort to Require Face Masks for Guests and Cast Members Upon Reopening
The Disneyland Resort is proposing a reopening schedule that would have Downtown Disney District reopening on July 9th, the parks on the 17th of July, and the hotels (minus Disneyland hotel) on July 23rd. While not a ton of details have been released about exactly how the reopening will work, a few are beginning to…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Shares Health and Safety Protocols Ahead of Reopening
Hong Kong Disneyland will be reopening on June 18, 2020, after being closed since January 26, 2020, due to COVID-19. Ahead of the reopening, Hong Kong Disneyland has released health and safety guidelines that will be in place for the reopening. Many of these guidelines will be familiar to those who have seen the guidelines…
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What to Expect When You Return to the Disney Resort Hotels
Since reopening Shanghai Disneyland on May 20th, Disney continues to edge closer and closer to reopening other resorts around the globe. The next one that will be reopening is Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. While Disney Springs has already begun a phased reopen, the rest of the Resort will soon begin its phased reopening…
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Bob Iger Hints That New Safety Protocols Could Be Coming for Disney Parks
Bob Iger recently stepped down as CEO of The Walt Disney Company and became the Executive Chairman leaving the reigns for the CEO position to Bob Chapek. This week, Iger spoke with Barron’s about the coronavirus pandemic and how that has impacted Disney. Throughout the course of the interview, he also shared about transitioning to…
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GEEK EATS: Eating Healthy at the Disneyland Resort
It’s been said that calories don’t count at the Disneyland Resort. However, while this is a wonderful sentiment, that doesn’t always make it easier to eat healthy when visiting The Happiest Place on Earth! The Disneyland Resort has made great strides in recent years in adding healthy options to its many different menus and offerings.…
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Disneyland Resort runDisney Races Go on Hiatus
Today, runDisney released a statement regarding the cancelations of all 2018 Disneyland Resort race weekends. The reason is ongoing construction at the resort and wanting to provide magical runDisney experiences for all guests participating. All Coast-to-Coast challenges are included in this hiatus as well. All guests that have already registered will receive full refunds for…
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runDisney Virtual Running Shorts Series Returns!
The runDisney Virtual Running Shorts Series is returning this summer. This year, it is featuring everyone’s favorite puppy Pluto! The runDisney Virtual Running Shorts Series is a great way to enter into the world of running for yourself or to help your friends ease in. It is also a fantastic way to train for the…
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New Year, New Geek: Planning For 2016
2015 has been a banner year for geeks. The amount of geekery we’ve gotten to enjoy has been exceptional, and we’ve all had the opportunity to come together in our shared weirdness. And all that geeking has certainly been evident on my personal day to day. From joining the team on Geek’s Corner (Tuesdays on…
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5 Tips to Safely Surviving Disneyland in the Heat
by Jessica Prell As the Diamond Celebrating begins at Disneyland, so does the warm weather (no really, it’s suppose to get hot soon)! Mix this weather in with all the new things to do at Disneyland (Matterhorn, Paint the Night, new fireworks…FOOD) and you get: super hot, LONG, days…can I hear a “duh”? DUH! However,…
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The only article you’ll need to read about Measles & Disneyland: 5 Quick Facts
Measles and Disneyland. Put these two things together and it creates a very scary equation for a lot of people. For most though it does not need to ruin a trip to Disneyland, if they are properly informed. Here are 5 quick facts about the measles to help you plan for your next trip to the…
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Take a Look at the 2014 Disneyland Half Marathon Merchandise
The 2014 Disneyland Half Marathon is this weekend. Thousands of people will be descending on the Disneyland Resort this weekend to run around the Resort, earn their medals, and experience the magic of runDisney. One other thing that will be drawing interest is the merchandise. This morning the Disney Parks Blog unveiled some of the…
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Disney Fairies-themed 10K added to Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend
Tinker Bell’s fairy friends to join in the runDisney fun at Disneyland Resort Anaheim, Calif. (July 2, 2013) – It took a little faith, trust and pixie dust, but the Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend at Disneyland Resort is expanding to include the inaugural Tinker Bell 10K in 2014. In its third year, Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend, hosted by the city of…
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Surviving Disneyland in the Heat
This weekend the weather is expected to be quite warm around the Disneyland Resort. Temperatures should be in the mid to upper nineties throughout the weekend. Couple this with the fact that there is quite a bit of cement around Disneyland and Disney California Adventure; guests can expect to be hot this weekend. Tips for…
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Registration Opens for Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (June 12, 2013) -Runners can now register for 2014 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend at Walt Disney World Resort, Feb. 20 -23, by going to www.rundisney.com The weekend brings a new Disney Princess Enchanted 10K, the new Disney Glass Slipper Challenge and the Cinderella Royal Family 5K have . In addition a limited number of runners will have the opportunity to register early for the 2014…
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Disney Encourages Cast Members to Get Outside and Be Active
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., April 23, 2013 – Spending less time on the couch and more time outdoors, hundreds of Cast Members from Walt Disney World Resort are taking steps in the right direction to become more active. To help inspire Cast Members take a more proactive approach for their … The post Disney Encourages…
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Disneyland Half-Marathon Registration Open
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Registration for the Disneyland Half-Marathon weekend is now open. The weekend includes several special events including the Half Marathon, the Disneyland 10K, the Dumbo Double Dare, Family Fun Run 5k, Kids Races, Expo, and a Pasta Party. It will take place on the weekend of August 30-September…
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Angela Escay Flies Through Tinker Bell Half Marathon, Sets Course Record
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Actor Sean Astin, “Biggest Loser” winner Ali Vincent among the more than 21,000 runners who took part in women-focused weekend of events centered on health, fitness and active lifestyles ANAHEIM, Calif. (Jan. 20, 2013) — Angela Escay, from Carmichael, Calif., returned for her first race in three years following…